Stewart Clark: The songs are creatively and thoughtfully structured.

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Stewart Clark have obviously many musical friends and not less than eighteen are present on his new album Journeys. Some of them are from well-known prog band and contribute with their excellent music skills.

Clarke states, « Living the dream of writing and recording my own interpretation of progressive music. I couldn’t quite come up with a concept album, but there is a theme running through all the songs: journeys, whether physical or in the mind. Let’s go there!».

Stewart Clark’s been writing music since the age of 15 and has performed with various bands including Outrageous Flesh and Carte Blanche.

In 2019 he released his first solo album And Then There Was Me. This was followed by Let’s Go There in 2021. His latest release is as mentioned above Journeys; an almost concept album, featuring the usual array of splendid, invited guest musicians.

Stewart Clark do as many others as he is inspired by the classic prog giants, most obviously Yes and Genesis. The music is rich and grand, and though the playing is hardly flashy, the songs are creatively and thoughtfully structured.

All songs written by Stewart Clark and interpreted by all the wonderful musicans on the album. Recorded at Creative Music Studios by Dave Shalloe.

«Once again, I would be lost without the emotional support of Heather Clark and the musical support of Steve Scott and Ian McKenzie».

Font courtesy of Roger Dean. Artwork: Becky Farries.

Tracklist:

1. Snaeffellsbaer (The Abandoned Icelandic Road Trip) (10:41)

2. I Wish They’d Stayed (5:01)

3. There’s No Place Like You (8:20)

4. I Remember The Age Of Steam (4:45)

5. Let Me Belong (5:37)

6. On A Leaf, On A Stream (4:42)

7. Travels Through Hyperspace (2:56)

Total Time 42:02

Line-up:

Stewart Clark – Vocals, 6- & 12-strings Acoustic Guitars, Bass

   With

Steve Scott: Keys and guitars (1, 3, 4, 5, 7), Bass (7)

Ian McKenzie: Drums (1-5, 7)

Eric Bouillette Perso (Nine Skies): Piano intro and outro (1)

Charlie Mear (This Circus Life): Bass (1)

Dave Shalloe: Percussion and Strings (1), Acoustic Guitar (6)

Mark Norton: Saxophone (1), Harmonica (4)

Kerry Mountain: Heavy guitar (1), Guitar (7)

Tom Potten: Organ (1)

Katherine Potten: Backing Vocals (1)

Dave Bandanna (The Bardic Depths): Keys (2)

Sepand Samzadeh (Days Between Stations): Guitar (2, 6)

Gary Piears-Banton: Bass (2)

Billy Sherwood (YES): Bass (3)

Katherine Potten: Backing Vocals (3)

Dave Shalloe: Bass (4)

Cain Paisley: Guitar Solo (5)

Gavin Matthews: Bass (5)

Anne-Claire Rallo (Nine Skies): Keys (6)

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